Bio-economy at the crossroads of sustainable development

Vargas-Hernández, José́ G.; Pallagst, Karina; Hammer, Patricia

doi:10.5007/1807-1384.2018v15n3p20

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“…Bioeconomy is a promising part of the economy that seeks to transform renewable biological resources into goods and services of greater commercial value, avoiding the abuse of natural resources. It includes formulating and implementing strategic options of bioproduction, biodistribution, and consumption that drive economic patterns and the current market structure through more sustainable development (Vargas-Hernández et al, 2018). The new policies required to spread bioeconomy in society must include agricultural, environmental, and food security issues and sustainable processes.…”

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Photoautotrophic microorganisms with biotechnological potential unexplored

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Martínez

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The study of phototrophic organisms is becoming more common due to their high nutritional value and capacity to produce various bioactive compounds with potential use in food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, and chemical industries. These compounds have nutritional and therapeutic properties such as neuroprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, hyperlipidemic, immunomodulatory, and immunoregulatory. For this reason, phototrophic organisms are an essential supply for different industries since they can satisfy their current commercial demand while reducing the environmental impact and promoting the bioeconomic development of the country. However, research on these microorganisms is still limited and focused on a limited group of species. This review examines the biotechnological applications of bioactive metabolites produced by several photoautotrophic microbial species from poorly explored environments and their industrial application. As a result, we could determine that there are many little-explored species with a wide variety of bioactive compounds. Moreover, they have potential uses in various industries such as nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and energy. Furthermore, it was concluded that the bioindustry represents a business opportunity and can also be established as a platform for modernization and competitiveness for various country's economic sectors.

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Section: Bioeconomymentioning

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Photoautotrophic microorganisms with biotechnological potential unexplored

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Martínez

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“…In its 12th five-year strategy for energy conservation and emissions reduction, China has recently included bio-economics to change economic growth methods, create environmentally stable and enabling societies with energy savings, and strengthen sustainable development capabilities [88]. China promised to invest in energy-sparing and low-carbon infrastructure worldwide over the next five years, at more than USD 316 billion.…”

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Expanding Policy for Biodegradable Plastic Products and Market Dynamics of Bio-Based Plastics: Challenges and Opportunities

Moshood¹,

Nawanir²,

Mahmud³

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Bio-plastics are rapidly growing in popularity, and many new techniques and approaches are emerging as a result of intensive research and development (R&D) activities. Many industries worldwide are installing their new production capability. Bio-plastics have attracted political leaders’ interest, especially in light of the evolving bio-economic orientation, through their use of renewable resources and their effects on sustainable growth. Related market determinants are defined, classified, and used as a base for their own estimates. The evolution of global production capacity is modeled annually for the timeframe up to 2030 by applying a system dynamics strategy. For a long-term forecast to catch the inherent volatility, various scenarios are identified and added to the model to represent different trends in the price of gross domestic product (GDP), oil, and bioplastic feedstock. Thus, our findings show the sensitivity in the macro-economic climate of the bioplastics sector. The simulations are completed by a debate on the regulatory environment and its future effect on industry development at the European level. The findings show considerable potential for development but are vulnerable to political and economic impacts.

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Rescuing Public Spaces for Organic Food Production and Its Economic, Social, and Environmental Impact

Davalos

Vargas-Hernández

2020

International Journal of Sustainable Economies Management

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Economic difficulties and hostile environments are elements that are constantly affecting inhabitants of marginalized areas. Unemployment, poverty, and insecurity are part of the everyday life in these neighborhoods. However, this study observes that engaging in gardening activities can offer the inhabitants of these areas a relief of their distressed life. The objective of this paper is to analyze a successful case of abandoned areas that were revitalized into urban gardens. Moreover, the impact on the well-being of inhabitants from an economic, sociological, and environmental perspective will be presented with the example of the collective Organic Eden in the city of Guadalajara in Mexico.

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Bio-economy at the crossroads of sustainable development

Cited by 3 publications

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Photoautotrophic microorganisms with biotechnological potential unexplored

Photoautotrophic microorganisms with biotechnological potential unexplored

Expanding Policy for Biodegradable Plastic Products and Market Dynamics of Bio-Based Plastics: Challenges and Opportunities

Rescuing Public Spaces for Organic Food Production and Its Economic, Social, and Environmental Impact

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